Senior Operations Lead, Specialty Fats Processing

goldenagri; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 350,000,000 - 550,000,000; Full time

Job summary

goldenagri is seeking a seasoned Operations Leader to optimize the performance of specialty fat plants across Marunda, Surabaya, Lampung and Belawan. You will build and guide a high-performing team, coordinate R&D for new product requirements, and develop process recipes and equipment designs for plant expansions.

The ideal candidate has 10–15 years in downstream palm oil operations, deep knowledge of PKO frac, hydrogenation, SCD, IE, and HACCP/ISO protocols, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Technology or Chemical Engineering is required.
• 10–15 years of experience in operations of downstream palm oil processes and product development.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Strong leadership, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Optimize production performance of PKO frac, Hydrogenation, SCD, IE, Neutralization, PMF fractionation plants across Marunda, Surabaya, Lampung & Belawan.
• Build and lead a strong operational team for specialty fat operations.
• Coordinate with R&D to develop process recipes for new product requirements.
• Define process/equipment design for expansions and select right technology providers.
• Plan and implement preventive & corrective maintenance per schedule.
• Ensure SOPs, HACCP, ISO, Halal standards are followed and deviations corrected.

Skills

Palm oil process knowledge

Leadership

Analytical skills

English fluency

Education

Food Technology or Chemical Engineering degree

Job description

goldenagri is seeking a seasoned Operations Leader to optimize the performance of specialty fat plants across Marunda, Surabaya, Lampung and Belawan. You will build and guide a high-performing team, coordinate R&D for new product requirements, and develop process recipes and equipment designs for plant expansions.

The ideal candidate has 10–15 years in downstream palm oil operations, deep knowledge of PKO frac, hydrogenation, SCD, IE, and HACCP/ISO protocols, and fluent English.